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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-04-16

YESTERDAY we were shown by Capt.
Polk g. Johnson the original commits
sion of Gen. Joseph Lane Of Indiana,
by virtue OF which he became Govern
or of Oregon. The commission is dated
Goth day OF December, 1S48, and is
signed President James K. Polk, and
James Buchanan, secretary Of State.
A son of General Lane is now mem
Der Of Congress, and Capt. Johnson has
written to him. If he receives an
answer he will send him the Commits
sion, otherwise he will send it to the
Secretary OF State of Indiana.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-04-16

ADAMS, GILL & Co., the popular
warehousemen on Commerce street
near the passenger depot of the L. &
n railroad, have just added building
so feet wide and 200 feet long to their
already extensive tobacco establishment.
They now have a house of three stories
so feet wide and $50 feet long in addi-
ticn TO the above, and they are doing a
large business They are specially ex-
tending their trade into the rich lands
of Logan county and their contribution
will be felt in the increased trade oil
GAINESVILLE this season. John Adams
Ben Gill and RID. Moseley, propr;etors
are gentlemen of large business exper
fence and proverbial generosity.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-04-16

was taken sick.
We regret to learn Of the accident
which occurred this side OF the railroad
bridge on Madison street last Saturday.
AS Mr.. Florence Bates with others
were driving cut the bit became discon-
nected, dropping from the horses
mouth. when he took fright and ran
away throwing the occupants out and
breaking the wagon in pieces. Mr..
Bates was pretty badly hurt, but we are
glad TO learn that he will soon recover
tne otners, fortunately were not much
injured. Mr.. Bates was on his way to
put up some wire fence, and was taken
to the residence OF Mrs. Little where
he has been since the accident
Mr.. oally, with his family, who oc-
culned The Gold place on Greenwood,
has removed to his new cottage which
he recently erected on base ball hill.
Since the late disastrous fire Mr..
Bucks teams are kept busy hauling
brick to the city. 1t is an i'll wind that
blows good to no one-and it is fortu-
nate for our people that they have such
reliable man with good material
ready for emergencies.
Mr.. John Clements viii have to add
an extra room u his cottage when he
builds, 10 hold all the beautiful and
u e'ul articles presented to him and BIZ
bride. Several handsome presents have
been sent IN since the list published in
the city papers. We have long since
known that Greenwood girls, though
few 10 number. were deseryedly pc p
Mar.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-04-16

Mr.. oally, with his family, who oc-
culned the Gold place on Greenwood,
has removed to his new cottage which
he recently erected on base ball hill
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08
FREDERICK W. BAKER, Editor.
b + l. A / X, NJ d.
A Water Supply Needed In Bel Air.

The subject OF a water supply for the town
no apology need be offered for referring TO it
again. Fortunately the town has been exempt
from very serious fires, chiefly from the fact
that those which have occurred were in
places where they could be prevented from
spreading by the eXertions of the citizens.
The town has grown considerably, in the
last few years, and houses have been built
closely together, particularly in the vicinity
of the Court House, so that if fire were to
break out in that locality it would be mpos
sible with present appliances and the scarcity
ofwater 10 check it, Many thousand dollars
worth of private property would doubtless
be destroyed, and the Court House and the
new Masonic Temple might also be laid in
ruins.
After great fire occurs something will be
done, we have no doubt, on the same princi
pie that induces man 10 shut the stable
door after the horse is stolen. 1t would,
however, be more prudent and sensible to
prepare before hand to fight the fire-fiend.
Several towns in our State have gone
through the experience of waiting until they
were laid waste before their citizens under
took any precautionary measures, and their
example ought to be lesson to the people Of
Bel Air.
Several plans have been suggested, One
is to provide large cisterns in various paris
Of ha e., int xrh; nl from, lao rppFc
of houses could be turned. Another and a
better plan, but probably more expensive
one, would be TO have reservoir on hill
near the town, into which water could be
pumped, and from whence it would flow nat
urally to all parts of the town. 1t is believed
that the high hill overlooking the town, on
Mrs. Heald's farm, would, if 1t could be Sc
cured, answer the purpose; and on DR.. E.
Hall Richardson's farm, only few hun
dred yards distant, are numerous unfailing
springs, which 1t is believed would furnish
an abundant supply of pure water for do
nestle purposes as well as for use in case of
fire.
Our fire apparatus now consists of set of
ladders, fire buckets and axes. These are
good as far as they go, but water is needed.
1t has been shown that the wells and pumps
in the place will not furnish sufficient sup
ply to check large fire. Some action should
be taken by the Town Commissioners at
once in this matter. Other Maryland towns
have water supply, and Bel Air, which
may justly boast of its enterprise and energy,
should also take precautions 10 avert its de-
struclion by fire.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08
Bel Airs Centennial.

This week the town of Bel Air may be
said to be one hundred years old, for 1t was
on the first Monday in April, 1887, that the
final election was held by the people of Har-
ford county TO decide whether the court house
and Jail should be built at Hayre de Grace or
at Bel Air. The verdict at the polls was in
favor Of Bel Air.
The act Of the Legislature cutting off from
Baltimore county a new county, to be called
Hartford, was passed at the December ses-
sion, 1913, but il was nearly fourteen years
afterwards before the seat of justice was fl.
nally established.
The act of division provided that John
Paca. Aauila Hail, John Matthews, John
Hall, of Cranberry, Amos Garrett, Richard
Dallam and Benedict Edward Hall be ap-
pointed Commissioners to purchase four
acres of land in or near Bush Town, at the
head of Bush river, for the purpose of build
. ing court house and prison thereon, the
town TO be called "Harford-Town."
This was not satisfactory to the rest of the
county and the commissioners do not appear
TO have taken any steps for eight years to-
wards carrying out the provisions of the act
In 1881 an election was held at Bush Town
to determine where the court house and jail
should be built. Four places contended for
the honor, namely: Hurford-Town (Bush)
Otter Point Cross Roads, otherwise Gravely
Hill ; Lower Cross Roads, (near Aberdeen
and Aquila Scotts (ofJames) Old Field The
last-named place was chosen, and the justices
of Hartford county were authorized TO con.
tract for four acres of land for erecting q
court house and prison thereon A supple
mentary act was passed in 1884, authorizing
them to receipt for public monies and "to-
bacco" towards building the court house and
prison at SCOTS Old Field. The law further
added:
"The public buildings and the situation
thereof shall be forever hereafter called and
known by the name of Bellair, any law to
the contrary Notwithstanding"
In 1885 the citizens of the growing town of
Havre de Grace procured the passage of an
act suspending the erection of the public
buildings at Bel Air, and in 1856 an act was
passed to decide by election whether the
court house and prison should be at Bel Air
or at Havre de Grace.
The election began on tie first Monday in
April, 1887, one hundred years ago last Mon
day, and lasted six days A majority of
votes were cast in favor of Eel Air and ac-
cordingly it became the county-seat
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08

COURT PRoCEEDINGs--On Monday Judge
Walters heard a motion for new trial and in
arrest of judgment in the case of Nichol as
Greenland VS.. the County Commissioners, being
an appeal from an order of the Commissioners
for opening public road through Mr.. Green.
lands premises. The jury awarded Mr.. Green
land $3.50 damages. The Commissioners had
allowed 5000, the claim in court being for 81 500
The motions argued on Tuesday were made BY
counsel for appellant. Both motions were over
ruled. Stump and VIM Ii. Harlan for appel
ant, H. W. Archer, Williams and VIM. Young
for the Commissioners.
On Tuesday Judge Walters also heard argu-
ment on demurrer filed by MIR. VIM. Young,
counsel for Maj or A. NJ. Hancock, to bill of
| interpeader Of Geo. ID. Aaronson IL Son, who
have funds in their hands which are claimed by
different persons. The demurrer was sustain
ed, Col. Herman stump, counsel for Aaron
son L. Son, being allowed to amend his bill
The same day the appeal case of j. Thomas
Gorrell Vs. the County Commissioners was
argued before Judge Waters on an agreed
statement of facts. Mr.. Gorrell sued the Com
missioners for per diem and mileage for eft end
ing as II witness in the habens corpus case Of
/ Wm Bristor the hunco man. who was arrest
cd in Baltimore for swindltng Mr.. David Han
way out of large sum of money, in 1885. A
| Judgment in favor of the Commissioners was
/ given by Justice Lyle. Judge Waters sustain
cd his decision, on the ground that the hubeas
corpus case having originated in Baltimore city,
/ that corporation and not Hartford county must
/ pay the costs. II. W. Archer appeared for the
appellant and VIM. Young foT the Commission
J ers
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08

the fair all exhibits of wine, cider and brandies.
The petition was laid over for the action of a
full board.
Mr.. Kinscy presented Il letter from the ladies
of Fallstun, containing suggestions as to CLASH
iicatiun, &c, of articles in Glass X 1t was re-
ferred TO the committee on revision of Gaia
loguc.
Some of the members present were opposed
10 the Hartford Society joining the Eastern
Shore trotting circuit, on the ground that mem
bership in the circuit bound the society TO offer
a large amount in purses for races, while it Of
fords no guarantee that fast horses would be
brought here. Last year liberal prices were Of
fered but the receipts from entrance fees for
trutting horses were at least 81 800 less than the
amount paid out to the owners of the few
horses which trotted.
On the other hand, it is argued that mem ber-
ship in the circuit will lie of advantage TO the
society, and the fairs at Dover, Easton, Elkton
and Bel Air coming in succession, it is
more than likely horses will make the entire
circuit. The society is not compelled to 90 on
with race unless the required number of
horses are entered, the fee for which would
cover ohe-half the purse offered.
Some opposition has also been expressed to
the proposition to charge an admission fec of
fifty cents. This sum, it was stated at the
annual meeting ofstockholders of the society, is
charged at all or nearly all The fairs in the
State. 1t has been represented to directors
that if the admission fee is increased from
twenty five TO fifty cents it will keep away from
the fair many persons and the revenues of the
!
The questions of admission fees and racing
ought TO be carefully considered. The latter
is an inseparabe feature at county fairs, but it
should not be allowed to absorb everything
1t is contrary to nature for the tail to wag the
dog. The board will meet to-day to consider
these questions.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08
The Outlook for Gamers.

Mr.. Samuel N. Hyde, Of Long Green, Bal
timore county, whose experience and judg-
ment in matters PEE aiming to canning are
valuable, is of the opinion That there is very
little good sugar corn seed to be had, at any
price. Much of that which was reserved for
seed was not perfectly cured when extreme
cold weather came, carly in December last,
and although it may appear to be good, it is
believed that 1t has lost its power of gcrmi-
mating. Stowell's Evergreen is now quoted
at from So to $40 bushel, but no guarantee
can be had that the seed is good, even if the
highest price is paid. 1t is Mr.. Hyde's opin.
ion that in consequence Of the insufficient
supply of good seed the crop of sugar corn
will be short and n short pack will result.
Higher prices for canned corn, Mr.. Hyde
thinks, may with reasonable certainty be ex
pected next year. The stock on hand will
be no more than sufficient for needed con
sumption until the next crop is canned, and
if, as predicted, the latter should be short
higher prices are inevitable.
Mr.. Hyde advises every Gamer to test his
seed corn, which may be easily done By
planting few grains in box of earth ant
placing it near the kitchen fire or in somt
other warm place. II the seeds are goot
they will sprout in u few days. BY counting
the number OF grains planted aud the mum
Der that sprout the per centage Of good seq
in the lot can readily be estimated.
While the pack of com may be light thert
is prospect that an unusually large numbe
of tomato cans will be filled this year. Prices
therefore, are not likely to advance much
bat to those who grow their own fruit then
will probably be tnir margin of profit.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08
RELIGIOuS NOTICES

East Hartford Southern Methodist Church.
Easter will be observed Sunday next, April 10th.
Rey. c. l.. Damaron, pastor. will preach II A. NJ
and music will be appropriate. Sunday Schooi
will be reorganized at Perrymans, Sunday morn
present.
In the absence of the pastor, Rev. S. A. Hob
litzell, Prayer and Song Service suitable to the
Easter occasion will be held at Union Chapel. on
Sunday afternoon. 10th instant, at 81 O'clock
Sabbath School at p. NJ.
Rev. Jas. Ii. Craighll will preach at Grace
Chapel. Hickory, on Easter Sunday, April 10th,
at I'D z. NJ. Sunday School at 30 Z, NJ.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08

NELsoS-STREETT "A pretty wed ding took
place at the residence OF Mr.. Luke Street,, in
Long Green Valley, Wednesday evening,
March 23d, the bride being Mr.. Streets sister,
Miss Lottie, daughter Of the late Shadrach
STREET., and the groom Mr.. William II. Nelson,
of White Hall, Northern Central Railroad The
ceremony was performed by Rev. W. W. Reese,
pastor of Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church
in the presence of goodly company of rela-
tivcs and friends, by whom the young couple
were heartily congratulated. The bride was
very becomingiy at,ired in white satin, and
the groom wore the usual black. The attend
ants were Mr.. Charles Plowman and Miss Ella
Burton. After the ceremony the company par
took of bountifu feast, and most enjoyable
time was had by all, The bride was the re-
cipicnt of many useful and beautiful presents.
ToWHSOntOlrp Union.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08
BY ROBERT ARCHER, Solicitor.
ORDER EESI.

Fairman Rogers, Court for
her next friend VS.. Hartford County.
Grace 5. Rogers. In Equity.
ORDERED, this 18th day of April 1887. that the
" sale made by Robert Archer. trustee, in the
above entitled case, on the 2Sth day of March,
1887, and this day reported by him, be ratified ard
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown
on or before the "a day of May next; provided, a
copy Of this order be inserted in some newspaper
printed and published In Hartford county once
week for three successive weeks before said "a
day of May next.
4. LINGAN JARRETT, Clerk.
True Copy, Test,
sap A. LINGAN JARRETT, Clerk.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08

The Interstate Commerce act passed by the
last Congress, which went into effect on
Tuesday, has imposed a vast amount of labor
on railroad companies in adjusting and equal
izing their rates. # furbids the issuing of free
passes on railroads to any but employees.
Consequently, those who have enjoyed this
privilege will like John Randolph, of Roam
oke, find the philosophers Stone" which
he declared TO be Pay as You Go" If you
can't pay, don't go Requests for passes, it
is said, are being responded to by some face
tious officials with the following scriptura
quotations:
Thou shalt not pass.-Numbers XXX, Is.
Suffer not a man to pass.-Judgcs iii ,2s.
The wicked shall no more pass.-Nahum t., IL.
None shall ever pass.-lsaah xxxiv., 10.
This generation shall not pass.-Mark xiii, 30
Though they rear, yet they cannot pass.-Jer-
emiah v, %.
So he paid his fare, and went.-Jonah t., 5.
Charles F. Fairchild late Assistant Sec
rotary of the Treasury, was appointed by
President Cleveland, last Friday, to succeed
Secretary Manning as head of the Treasury
Department. Mr.. Fairchild is in his 4j!r
yNoi anu 10 u udtlht VI ANGN lOIh. llC 10 u
lawyer by profession and is financier of
great ability. His appointment is regarded
in the financial world as iudicious one.
-
The Baltimore Morning Herald appeared
on Wednesday in a new dress, making it
more attractive, if possible, than ever. The
Herdd is ably conducted, bright and enter
prising. 1t is credit to Baltimore journal
ism.
Roche, the Republican candidate for
mayor, was elected in Chicago, on Tuesday,
over Nelson, the Socialistic- Labor candidate,
by nearly 10000 majority. The Democrats
had no ticket in the field
The Democrats carried Rhode Island on
Wednesday, exciting Davis, their candidate
for Governor, by 1000 majority.
Women voted in Kansas for the first
time on Tuesday. At some places they were
elected on school boards.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE-That the sub
Il scriber has obtained from the Register of
Wills of Hartford county, Md, Letters Tesla
mentary on the estate of
JOHN II. BRADFORD,
late of Hartford Co., deceased All persons hav-
ing claims against said deceased are hereby noti-
fed to exhibit the same with the legal vouchers
thereof,
on or before he IN day Of october, 1887.
or they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment.
Given under my hand and seal. this nth dag of
April. 1887. LOV1SAH BRADFORD,
Sap EXecutriX.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08

Hon. Samuel !. Randall in speech ut
the Amcricus Club banquet, in Philadelphia,
Thursday night Of las, week, tersely said
"Under Democratic administration there
has been honesty there has been freedom
from scandals there has been real reform"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08
Drunkenness, or Liquor Habit. can be
Cured by Administering Dir. Haines'
Golden Specific.

1t can be given in a cup of coffee or tea without
the knowledge of the person taking it, etfecting
speedy ana permanent cure, whether the patient
is u moderate dTnker or an alcoholic wreck.
Thousands of drunkards have been made tenn
perate men who have taken the Golden Specific
in their coffee without their knowledge, and to-
day believe they quit drinking of their own free
will. No harmful effects result from its admin
istration. Cures guaranteed. Send for circular
and full particulars. Address in confidence Go-
den Specific Co.. lSj Race ST.. Cincinnati. Ohio.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08

lNQrIsIT1oN oF LUNACY.-A jury, consisting
of John IL. Fisher, &. W. Gelzenlichter, P. E.
Carroll, Jas. NJ. Reynolds, John A. Young,
Elijah Kirk, Coleman Sheridan, Jas F. Colder,
j. E. Bateman, Richard Whitaker, Chas Wat.
tiers, Washington Barton, IL. A. Bateman,
Nathan Dean, Abel d. Wilson, Isaac n. Peter
son and John Ii. Bauer, was summoned by the
Sheriff and met at the Court House last Friday,
to enquire whether or not Alexander Rogers is
of unsound mind, &c. The jury, after hearing
evidence, decided that he is of unsound mind
and lunatic, unfit to govern himself, and that
lie has been SO forabout five years that the said
Rogers is about Sc years of age, unmarried, has
no property nor any means of support.
Upon the return of the Sheriff Judge Waters
passed an order TO send the unfortunate young
man TO Spring Grove asylum, at the cost OF
Hartford county.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08
TEMPERANCE ALLIANCE MEETING.

The Annual Meeting OF the Temperance ALI
ance of Hartford county, will be held in the NJ. II.
CHURCH, BEL AIR.
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 18TH, 1887,
AT . O'Clock, p NJ.
Officers will be chosen for the ensuing year,
and also delegates to the State Convention. All
temperance organizations in the county are re-
auested to send delegates N. N. Mock,
sap2t President,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08
POLITICAL CARDS.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of candidates and other
political cards must be paid for in advance to en-
sure insertion.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08
ROBERT M. TAYLOR
THIS Is TO GIyENOTICE-THAr TIL

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE-THAT THE
l. subscriber has obtained from the Register
of Wills of Hartford county, Md, Letters Tesla
mentary on the estate of
RICHARD X. FOLEY,
late of Hartford Co., deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against said deceased are hereby noti-
thereof.
On or before the AN ddyQf april 1888,
or they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested TO make immediate pay
ment.
of April, 1887.
ELIZABETH FOLEY,
Sap Executrix.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08

THE MARYLAND DEMOCRATIC CLUB
Messrs j. I. Z. Hopkins, of Bel Air, and Muir
ry VandIver, of Fiavre de Grace, have been
elected honorary members of the Maryland
Democratic Club of Washington.
The Financial Secretary of the club is
Mr.. l.. p Sutor, formerly of Hayre de Grace.
MIR. Sutor served part of his apprenticeship as
a printer in the office of The Agis, in 1861. He
is thorough-going Democrat. He is the eldest
son of the late Thomas Sutor, who was light
house keeper under the administrations of
Pierce and Buchanan, and on account of his
extreme Democratic views was dismissed
when Abraham Lincoln became Presid lie
was succeeded by the late John O'Neil
The club numbers 200 members, its Presi-
dent being Charles e. Lancas ter, of Charles
county.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08
Hartford Historical Society.

The next regular quarterly meeting will be held
at the Court House, Bel Air,
ON SATURDAY, APRIL lGth, 1887.
An Address on early Presbyteransm in
Maryland" will be delivered by Rev. Robert u.
Williams of Annapolis. DIR. Geo. w. Archer
will read some original Confederate Documents,
consisting of autograph letters, notes ami orders
from Southern Generals Of the Army of the Ten
nessee," Including Bcauregarj, Bragg, Harden,
Breckenridge, Clcburno, Buckncr and twenty
others hardly less distinguished.
The public are earnestly invited 10 attend. No
admission fee is charged. Tho membership fec
is SO year.
Persons having In their possession Old papers
or manuscripts calculated TO throw light upOn
by giving or lending them to the society. All
documents will be carefully preserved and re-
turned TO the owners II desired.
lap F.W. BAKER, Secretary.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-04-08

SUNDAY School REoRGANIzED. Grace
Chapel Sunday School, Hickory, reopened on
last Sunday, April Sd, with the following
officers and teachcls: Willard f. Minnick,
Superintendent; James II. Quinby, Assistant
Superintendent and Secretary; Charles Hol.
land and Albert Kennedy Librarians; Robert
Bull, Warden, and Miss Carrie Quinby, Organ
mist. Teachers-Miss Carrie J. Preston, Miss
Carrie Quirby, Miss Lille Bull, Miss Carrie
Bull aud Miss BERTHE Quinby.